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• Waterboxer connecting rods same as aircooled?
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 08:45:42 -0800
  Are the waterboxer connecting rods the same as the air-cooled connecting rods? I was told that you could use the Pauter air-cooled...
• Re: $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:57:50 EDT
  Ron, Are theese connecting pipes 100% stainless? In other words, are flanges also stainless? Thanks, BenT
• WTB - connecting pipe (exhaust) 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 21 May 2007 13:02:54 -0700
  Anyone with a used but servicable 1.9 connecting pipe (the one prior to the cat) they'd like to sell? -- Angus Gordon '89...
• Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 17:02:15, -0500
  This is for Steve Dolan's question on using silicone on gas tank connecting boots: I once posted that I did this for the...
• Shade Tree Tool Lending Now Open
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:27:54 -0400
  ...And although it is possible to extract the wrist pins without this tool, you may, like I did, bend the connecting rod in number...
• Re: Type IV 2.0 L Connecting rod specifications
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:15:54 -0600
  Jeff Strickrott wrote: > > Hi All: > > I am looking for specifications for connecting rods on a 2.0L air cooled > engine. Wilson's book does...
• Re: Rebuild research - oil pressure - NW Connecting Rod
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 13:11:54 -0400
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod Service 1705 S 93rd Street Seattle WA (206) 763-2487 2700 for 2.1, 300 dollar core 700 labor for install...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 12:15:35 -0800
  I had the blown engine in my '85 Westy replaced with a NW Connecting Rod rebuild a little over three years ago. The result...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:35:22 -0800
  ...I do have a manual, but it seemed vague on the bearings for the connecting rods. I already have a bearing set for the...
• FRONT SWAY BAR---Connecting link bushings....NAPA alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:35:46 -0700
  ...I need to find new bushings for the VW-OEM connecting links, ya know--where they attach to the radius rod mounting hole. Is...
• Re: Diesel 1.9L Connecting Rod Replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 18:13:04 -0700
  ...Thomas wrote: > Hi- > > Can anyone help me find a 1.9L connecting rod (or a set)? The only source I > have found so far...
• Re: Removing rear heater in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:38:13 EDT
  In a message dated 8/24/05 10:25:21 AM, briwasson@VERIZON.NET writes: << It looks to be as simple as connecting the...
• Diesel 1.9L Connecting Rod Replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Cook, Thomas
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:46:47 -0400
  Hi- Can anyone help me find a 1.9L connecting rod (or a set)? The only source I have found so far is the...
• Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:00:50 -0500
  ...I'm POSITIVE I got all the bolts/nuts off and was hoping to crack this case to get my broken connecting rod out...
• Re: Rebuild research - oil pressure - NW Connecting Rod
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 12:53:16 -0400
  A few people have used Jerry at Northwest Connecting Rod - here are a couple of good stories on oil pressure and rebuilds: http://volksweb...
• Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 23:55:36 -0500
  ...Well, there's the >flat part, and the pin that connects it to the connecting rod, but >there's nothing else. No sides, no...
• Type IV 2.0 L Connecting rod specifications
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:34:42 -0500
  ...I am looking for specifications for connecting rods on a 2.0L air cooled engine. Wilson's book does not list any specifications for...
• Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 07:28:00 -0600
  ...While still mounted on the connecting rod, the piston could be turned about thirty degrees to left or right. This all appears to be...
• connecting rod bolts on 2.1L wasserboxer engine
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Sat, 30 May 1998 14:39:30 -0700
  ...Before attempting to reassmble everything, I ran across a discussion in the Haynes manual about the two types of connecting rod bolts available in...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:52:29 -0800
  ...I'm POSITIVE I got all the > bolts/nuts off and was hoping to crack this case to get my broken > connecting rod out...
• Re: Diesel 1.9L Connecting Rod Replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 22:51:58 -0600
  Cook, Thomas wrote: > Hi- > > Can anyone help me find a 1.9L connecting rod (or a set)? The only source I > have found so...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:30 -0800
  I've got tons of connecting rods, broken and otherwise. if you don't care about the case.. it's normal to take a...
• VWOA WEB SITE?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 13:31:10 EDT
  IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING TROUBLE CONNECTING TO VWs WEB SITE? DID THEY CHANGE THEIR ADDRESS. SPENCER
• Re: Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:24:33 -0700
  ​RE: What Engine? A small block Chevy..... :) Actually a NW Connecting Rod 2.3L WBX
• Re: Connecting the SA grill
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:17:47 -0800
  ...19, 2015 9:39 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Connecting the SA grill I've just about finished the SA grill kit...
• 12 volt operation on my Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:29:23 -0700
  ...I opened the cupboard to the right of the fridge and found a connector with the following result brown wire connecting to a white...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:29:50 -0500
  ...It is used to attach the throttle control element's (811 907 326) connecting rod (025 130 365) to the throttle. This post along...
• The Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 19:34:26 -0400
  Is anyone else out there having trouble connecting to the Bus Depot site? Have they moved? Michael Ostrouch 71 bug 91 Westy
• Re: Loss of Power Problem - Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:46:48 -0500
  ...and wires, can change dimensions.) Something that was connecting before could suddenly not be connecting..coupled with frozen water you could have intermittant problems...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 14:57:56 -0600
  Welcome back, David. We were beginning to worry... Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1
• Cruise Control Question (fubared first post)
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:46:39 -0500
  ...It is used to attach the throttle control element's (811 907 326) connecting rod (025 130 365) to the throttle. This post along...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:06:09 -0800
  ...2.1L Engine If on the Left Coast try NW Connecting Rod in Seattle. Though I believe they only sell to installers they know....
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:36:57 -0500
  ...I'm POSITIVE I got all the > bolts/nuts off and was hoping to crack this case to get my broken > connecting rod out...
• Re: Removing rear heater in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:44:47 -0400
  ...Anyone done this? Any tips or thoughts would be most welcome. >> This will probably elicit some argument, but, plug the hoses rather than connecting...
• refrigerator help
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:00:55 -0700
  ...I opened the cupboard to the right of the fridge and found a connector with the following result coming from fridge brown wire connecting...
• Re: The good trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:53:35 -0500
  Make sure your 12v socket is on when the ignition is off, otherwise this won't work without connecting directly to your battery. Jim...
• Re: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:07:02 -0800
  ...1315 for connecting batteries I could do the same thing but have never got around to upgrading the connection between the batteries to a...
• Interesting article on "Connecting rod Ratios" for those tweeking the WBX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 16:09:46 EDT
  <A HREF="http://www.victorylibrary.com/mopar/rod-tech-c.htm">http://www.victorylibrary.com/mopar/rod-tech-c.htm</A> Robert
• Re: how do you get the digi clock off of Millitary time?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:17:30 EST
  ...i see on the green PCboard there is a "12" and a "24" the "24" has a lead connecting the two halves of the...
• WTB - EGR valvle + plumbing for 81
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 08:46:42 -0800
  ...I think I need: 1. EGR valve 2. connecting tube from EGR to valve 3. connecting rod for the throttle (which I think opens...
• Sparkplug question
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:29:57 -0400
  ...you put the plugwires directly on the threaded top of the plug or do you put the nut on before connecting the plugwire? John
• Where does the red lead connect from the Digitool?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:46:19 -0500
  ...It's a loaner unit and I don't want to screw it up by connecting it to the wrong thing. Thanks, Jim
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 15:28:14 -0500
  ...open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic fitting >>with 4 large radiator hoses connecting to it.) That sounds like the...
• tappet noise or worse?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:01:11 -0400
  ...However, another list member has suggested that it might be connecting rod noise. I added 1 qt Rislone last night and have driven about...
• Connecting Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 21:57:03 -0500
  Does any one have a solution to the problem where you have the speedometer cable off the speedometer and cannot get it back on...
• Re: Translating
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 11:20:07 -0500
  Off the top of my head the first means "cylinder" and the second means either "connecting rod" or "pushrod" (as in valve lifter.) Where...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:21:31 -0500
  ...I found the other half of my connecting rod! -craig. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Tom Lambas...
• AGAIN - heidelberg radio connectors wanted
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 21:28:56 -0400
  ...Anybody have the two connector plugs and about a foot of connecting wire? I'll pay $20.00.
• stress bar part needed
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 17:28:26 -0400
  The connecting rod on the stress bar for our '82 westy broke. I lost the upper compression disk for the rubber bushing that connects...
• Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:17:31 -0400
  What size deep cycle battery do you recommend for the Auxiliary Battery? Does anyone have have a "how to" instructions for connecting it up...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:12:58 -0500
  ...On a 1.9L it's in the connecting pipe, about $75, so the same basic choice still exists. (As another option, I suppose...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 11:21:38 -0800
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod story > I found only a small amount of information on Northwest Connecting > Rod in > Seattle when searching the archives, so I...
• Re: 02 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:47:13 -0700
  ...You should be able to set your mixture just fine while > connecting/disconnecting 02 sensor while engine is running. > [snip] > Questions/comments? > Rick Sherrod...
• Re: Foldable Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:52:43 -0700
  ...Controller on folding solar panel kits There should be no problem connecting a second controller to your battery. But don't run the new...
• Re: Delayed starter action
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 23:58:39 EDT
  ...Seemed to lose the delay after cleaning connections and re-connecting wires to the starter. I seem to remember a few threads on this...
• Re: Where is the .9 bar oil pressure sensor located?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:47:25 -0800
  That wire that is leading you to it, is probably frayed or otherwise not connecting well right there on the switch. That maybe the...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:48:50 -0400
  Notice that this 12 volt microwave has 4 gauge wires and shows connecting it directly to the battery (through a fuse, of course). Not...
• Seattle Area 2.1L Rebuild Options (NW Connecting Rod vs. GoWesty)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:13:07 -0800
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod (a local Seattle shop) and GoWesty. Northwest Connecting Rod is highly respected locally (pretty much "the" place for rebuilds, according to...
• A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 07:59:47 -0800
  ...Is this as simple as connecting the coolant hoses together with a coupling or perhaps removing one and connecting the remaining hose to both...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 06:55:59 +0000
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod story >Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 01:00:19 -0500 > >I found only a small amount of information on Northwest Connecting...